Category: Farm-to-Fork News
USA: Plea hearing set for ex-manager in halal food case
A former manager at an Iowa-based halal food supplier is expected to plead guilty as part of a federal criminal investigation into the company’s exporting and marketing practices.
UAE: Controversial US ‘halal beef’ not imported to UAE
Although an Associated Press report said the fake halal beef was exported to the UAE and Islamic Services of America was approved by the UAE, the UAE official rebutted it.
USA: Midamar Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Halal Case
Midamar does not accept these allegations and is now seeking to understand what the government is basing these allegations on.
Spain: Andalusian Christmas sweets go Halal!
By substituting pork lard for olive oil (also from Estepa), they have created a whole new range of Halal products.
Thailand: Think tank urges beefed-up halal push
Thailand’s economic think tank wants the government to put greater focus on upgrading halal food standards to win acceptance from Muslim countries.
Malaysia: Jakim – Implicated US beef exporter not on our list
Jakim Halal Hub Division director said the Midamar Corporation processing plant is not on the list approved by the Malaysian Veterinary Services Dept.
Malaysia: Shortage of turkeys in KL hotels
Once again hotels and restaurants in the country are facing a shortage of halal turkey for the Christmas and New Year festivities.
Korea: Muslim restaurants guidebook published
Written in English, the book titled “Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea” introduces 118 restaurants across the country. It categorized the restaurants into five groups.
Online ventures target global Muslim consumer market
From travel guides to shopping portals, new Internet ventures aim to capitalise on the growing “Muslim lifestyle” market.
Spain: Muslims Can Savor A Halal Spin On Spain’s Famous Jamon
In Cumbres Mayores, a town in the heart of Spain’s most traditional ham-producing region, a Tunisian émigré has created the country’s first halal jamón.
Opinion: This fashion sector has a huge market gap
Muslims account for over 20 percent of the global population but studies reveal that businesses are failing to tap into this key aspect of the Islamic economy.
France: Eat pork or take your children home: French mayor to Muslim parents
The decision has upset Muslim parents in the town, who expect alternate meals for their children in school.
USA: Midamar Statement on Indictment
Midamar will continue to work in good faith with the government and make every attempt towards a quick resolution.
UAE: 3rd Annual OIC conference wraps up in Sharjah
Recently, the ICCI announced during it’s annual meeting, that it will work to create a commercial arbitration center for the Halal industry.
First Thailand Halal Assembly to boost travel, trade with Islamic World
The event is designed to help upgrade the standards of halal products and services being made in Thailand to cater to the rapidly growing Islamic market.
NYC’s Famous The Halal Guys Sign Development Deal For D.C.
The new franchisee, who worked with Fransmart East Coast Sales VP, Ryan Durishin, has signed on to develop 10 units, representing the entirety of the total D.C. market available.
Korea: Talent Cosmetics attains Halal certification
Talent Cosmetics became the first Korean cosmetics brand to receive the Malaysian government’s halal certification.
Australia: Business on the Halal battleground
One of a number of anti-halal lobbyists urges its followers to bombard specific businesses with complaints in the hope they will cancel their halal registration.
EU: Polish court overturns ban on ritual slaughter
The court argued that the constitution guarantees the freedom of religious practice. It is a victory for Poland’s small Jewish and Muslim and agriculture communities.
US Halal Food Companies, Execs Charged With Fraud
Two Iowa-based companies that supply and certify food products for observant Muslims and two executives have been indicted on fraud charges.
